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We already know Britney Spears, Taylor Swift and Rihanna make some serious bank.

But according to Forbes, these three fierce femmes actually make the most in the music biz.

In Memoriam: 2012

Forbes debuted its list of top earning women in the music industry in 2012 Wednesday and Brit-Brit tops the list, raking in a cool $58 million (thanks, in part, to her $15 million "X Factor" payout, wildly successful Femme Fatale album, and a new fragrance with Elizabeth Arden) followed by Taylor Swift ($57 million) and Rihanna ($53 million).

Celebrity Baby Boom

This is Swift's second consecutive year in the no.2 spot. She's earned millions on her insanely popular tour, has a successful deal with CoverGirl cosmetics and her fourth studio album, Red, has already gone triple platinum. Oh, and did we mention she's only 22?

Lady Gaga--who earned the top spot in 2011--came in fourth this year with $52 million, followed by Katy Perry who cashed in a $45 mil.

And despite her highly publicized (and often nude) antics, Madonna earned a spot on the list, coming in at no. 9 with $30 million.